Synonyms of common sense

Noun


1. common sense, good sense, gumption, horse sense, sense, mother wit, sagacity, sagaciousness, judgment, judgement, discernment

usage: sound practical judgment; "Common sense is not so common"; "he hasn't got the sense God gave little green apples"; "fortunately she had the good sense to run away"

Adjective


1. commonsense, commonsensible, commonsensical, reasonable (vs. unreasonable), sensible

usage: exhibiting native good judgment; "arrive home at a reasonable hour"; "commonsense scholarship on the foibles of a genius"; "unlearned and commonsensical countryfolk were capable of solving problems that beset the more sophisticated"

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